hi, i have a ttr-230, and was wondering if the bike could be legalized for street riding. I cant find any information about this. I am 14 and have my class 7 licence. (learners) Would i be allowed to ride this by myself? Way better than a little moped. haha. if you know or do this, please reply.

Not sure about Canada... but most states require you have a drivers license (not permit) for a few months before you can apply for a motorcycle endorsement.

You'll have to check with your DMV for vehicle requirements.  You'll need approved tires, horn, mirrors, head-/tail-lights, reflectors, and maybe turn signals.  They'll know the forms you'll need.

Hi jstaylor16, Baja Designs offers a dual sport kit for your ttr-230, it can be legalized here in the U.S. I'm not sure about in Canada. I hope this information can help you out.


The kit includes,
Head light assembly in blue
LED taillight
4 turn signals
Hi/Low, turn signal, horn switch assembly
Brakeswitch & mounting bracket
Modular wiring harness
License plate mounting bracket & frame
114db horn
Flasher relay
All bracketry & wire extensions
Detailed installation instructions

If you have any questions please feel free to PM me. BD

Sorry man,

In Canada, if it has a RUM (restricted use motorcycle) tag, which yours does, it's never going to be street legal.  The plaque under the triple clamps on the frame will say either Restricted use, competition only, or Motorcycle.  Only bikes that say motorcycle can be registered for street use now.

That said, most registries in alberta will register your bike no matter what, but if you get stopped and they look at the ID card on the bike you're screwed no matter how legal the bike is in all other areas.

Also, for riding with a learners, it needs to be under 50cc, if you can find a DT50, from the early 90's, you might be able to ride that, and  they are still way cooler than a scooter

I went through this a few years ago quite thoroughly when I bought my Husky TE450. The Regulations in alberta are such that so long as your motorcycle meets the regulations it is legal to ride on-road, regardless of the serial number designation. My understanding is that on-road motorcycles need to meet different equipment (turn signals, horn, etc) and emissions rules than off road, but IN ALBERTA, off road motorcycles can be equipped to ride on-road legally.  Local RCMP (Grande Prairie) assured me my bike was fine. My buddie also set up his KTM 300EXC 2-stroke for on road with no problems.  The only grey area I found was If the motorcycle is registered as on-road, (serial number designation determines this, regardless of what you want) then the bike is supposed to meet these regulations at all times, on or off road. I have a hard time thinking a cop will give you crap for not having your rear view mirrors in use off road, though.

If you're off-road, it's not really their jurisdiction?  Especially if it's federal or private property?

Kenton, on 01 May 2012 - 02:25 PM, said:

I'm pretty sure it changed in the last two years. That was definitely the case, and I believe that bikes currently registered are grandfathered in, but new bikes are only legal if they have the RIV tag to show it.  

You're correct though, that if a cop is looking for reasons to ticket you, there's a catch-all law that all original equipment must be functioning.  That means if your bike had signal lights, mirrors, guages etc it's illegal to take them off.  Most won't prosecute you if you have a spark arrestor and head/tail light off road, but it's still in their power if they want to.

But on road, there's not a way to legalize an offroad bike anymore